Extension
It Starts With Us
Environmental and Technology Education
Addressing Environmental and Technology Issues
Heather Cassill, David Davis, Shannon Farrell, Clay Stamm
Ag Water Quality Program
Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
Clark County youth will learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address science, engineering and technology issues in Kentucky and globally. Clark County Extension will expand its impact and extend its reach in science, engineering and technology by providing opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in addressing environmental and technology issues. People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production---these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it’s important that we care for and respect these resources and increase technology related to the natural environment and technology practices along with conserving natural resources and protecting our environment for future generations.
Clark County residents will use scientific techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community and world
Clark County residents will utilize the scientific method to solve problems, youth will choose a career path related to SET
Decrease of environmental problems arising from the improper application of fertilizers and pesticides.
Clark County youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H SET, demonstrate and share new abilities related to SET with others, and practice the scientific method
Clark County youth will make decisions about their daily lives that positively impact natural resources, adopt practices to conserve and protect the environment
Farmers and homeowners apply pesticides safely and also implement integrated pest management practices,
Clark County Farmers and homeowners incorporate soil testing into their farm production, and home landscape/gardening practices
Clark County community members will be informed of better environmental practices and opportunities available to reduce waste, become more energy efficient and ensure safety for themselves and their families
Clark County youth will be introduced to their environment and learn the systems of the world around them
Clark County youth will gain opportunities for development related to SET programs and careers
Producers and homeowners gain knowledge of properly applying pesticides, and integrated pest management.
Farmers and homeowners will learn the benefits of soil testing, and how soil testing protects our natural resources
Outcome: Informed of better enviornmental practices and opportunies available to reduce waste, become more energy efficient and ensure safety for themselves and their families
Indicator: Continued and increased involvement in enviornmental educaitonal efforts
Method: Post Survey of Program
Timeline: Annually
Outcome: Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H SET, demonstrate and share new abilities related to SET with others, and practice the scientific method
Indicator: Continued involvement in SET Programs
Method: Post Survey of Program
Timeline: Annually
Initial Outcome: Producers and Homeowners gain knowlege of properly applying pesticides, and implementing the integrated pest management approach to managing crop, livestock, garden, and landscape pests
Indicator: Program Participation, Survey Response
Method: Pre/Post Survey
Timeline: Each event
Initial Outcome: Farmers and homeowners will learn the benefits of soil testing, and how utilizing soil testing protects natural resources
Indicator: Program Participation, Survey Response
Method: Pre/Post Survey
Timeline: Conclusion of Each Event
Intermediate Outcome: Farmers and Homeowners apply pesticides safely following principles of Integrated Pest Management.
Indicator: Maintain or Increase Insect/Plant Past Sample Submission
Method: Track Samples Submitted
Timeline: Annually
Intermediate Outcome: Farmers and Homeowners incorporate soil testing into their farm, and landscape/gardening practices
Indicator: Maintain/Increase in soil sample Submissions
Method: Track Soil Test Submissions
Timeline: Annually
Audience: 4th Grade Students
Project or Activity: 4-H Environmental Camps
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Approved Curriculum
Inputs: Cooperative Extension Staff, Community Agencies, Schools, UK Specialist
Date: Fall 2016
Audience: 4-H age youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Robotics Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff/equipment/materials, 4-H Volunteer
Date: 2016-17
Audience: 5th Grade Students
Project or Activity: 4-H SET Enrichment
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs:4-H Extension Staff/equioment/materials, School Staff
Date: 2016-17
Audience: 4-H age youth and adult volunteers
Project or Activity: Shooting Sports
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs: Clark County Extension Staff, Coon Hunter’s Club, Certified Volunteers
Date: 2016-17
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Private Applicator Certification, KDA guidelines
Inputs: Extension Staff
Date: Spring 2017, Spring 2018
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Soil Testing Program
Content or Curriculum: UK Regulatory Services
Inputs: Clark County Extension Staff, UK Specialists
Date: As Needed
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Clark County Extension Field Day
Content or Curriculum: UK Specialists and Publications
Inputs: Clark County Extension Staff, UK Specialists, Community Groups/Organizations
Date: Annually
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Newspaper/Radio Artciles
Content or Curriculum: Insect and Plant Pest Management
Inputs: UK Publications, UK media releases, Winchester Sun Newspaper, WKYN Radio
Date: Once each Month
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Spring Gardening classes
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener, lawn, gardening
Inputs: UK Publications, UK specialists, Master Gardener volunteers, Extension staff, Clark County Public Library, Clark County Community Education
Date: Spring 2017
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Winter School
Content or Curriculum: Protecting Soil and Water Quality, Natural Resources
Inputs: UK Publications, UK Specialists, Agricutlure Professionals
Date: January 2017
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Newsletter
Content or Curriculum: Landscape, Gardening, Agriculture Production
Inputs: UK Publications
Date: 3 to 4 times per year
Author: Heather Cassill
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
The Clark County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program and Clark County Public Schools realized there was a need to supplement the 4th grade science curriculum while allowing students to experience hands on activities in their outdoor environment. The program reaches every 4th grade student (410 youth) in Clark County in an extended school day camp format (eight hour s at camp) and one overnight camp. During Day Camps, students rotated through seven, 50 minute classes. &nbs
Author: Clay Stamm
Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
During the fall of 2018 I was fortunate enough to be able to partner with a Clark County landowner and University of Kentucky Wildlife Specialist Dr. Matthew Springer to plant a demonstration plot for a wildlife planting. The plot was planed in mid-August with a goal to host an educational wildlife food plot work shop in mid-October. Topics to be covered in the workshop would be "food plot site preparation" which would be covered by myself, then Dr. Springer covered "different foo
